BLACK+DECKER Cordless Screwdriver (AS6NG)

I've owned a few of these products for many years. They are excellent, durable and not one has ever failed. I like the power options of removable batteries compared to the units with permanent batteries inside. I normally keep alkaline batteries in them because they last a long time that it's not worth the hassle of rechargeables. I only use rechargables if I'm going to do a project where I will be using it for hours at a time. This product also makes an excellent gift item. They are my screwdriver of choice because in manual mode the fat handle gives you leverage to break loose stubborn screws. I prefer this design over the ones with angles so I can take advantage of the leverage. I like to use mine with a bit extension (not included). The only time I don't use this product is when I'm working in such a tight space that I have to use a regular screwdriver. It is also not the right tool for driving screws into wood with no pilot hole. Also worth noting, this spins at a much slower rate than a cordless drill which I like and cordless drills are just too large to do things like removing screws from computer cases, etc.

This is awesome. Purchased this because I take apart a lot of Nerf blasters. That is a lot of work to take all of the screws out and then put back in. The batteries (x4 AA 1.5v, included) can be easily removed with the clip-on battery tray. This Black and Decker auto screwdriver can be held like a pen if you wanted. The directional arrows are shown on the black side buttons denoting screwing and unscrewing (it is also embossed on the orange shell). There are safety locks built into this device and nothing will happen if you are pressing the forward and reverse buttons at the same time. The red toggle marker at the tip is a good safety lock feature that this has. I don’t need to use it, but it should be useful for people who toss it in their tool bags and don’t want to worry about the buttons being pressed or held down by the other tools in the bag (thereby killing the battery). During use, I noticed that it doesn’t over-torque the screws going in, but it cannot make them extra tight if you wanted to. This is understandable since it’s job is not to handle tightening specifications. It’s job is just turn loose enough screws. I could feel the motor losing ground when I tried to force screws tighter (do not do this as it may break the product; but just know that mine still works fine). In conclusion, this automatic screwdriver makes my life easier and the batteries lasts a decent time in it. I totally recommend it.

1/28/2017 Update Increased stars up from 2 to 4 once I came to realize it is designed for light duty only (low torque around the house type situations): Bought this back in July 2016 and it is still working fine. After using it solely within its limits, I have grown to appreciate this electric screw driver vs. a hand powered one. The only thing holding this back from being a 5 star product (relative to its low cost) is the single speed mode it has) I just wish it has at least slow/high torque and fast but it only has one speed. Besides that, I found this item to be quite durable and worked well ever time except when high torque was needed (it wasn't able to drive a 4 inch screw all the way into solid wood unless you pre-drill the hole first). Again, if you're using it for around the house/light duty, it is def. worthy of the purchase and 4 stars. Barely worth the $11 spent on this. has so low torque that it actually has a chuck 'lock' mode so you can hand twist the screws in yourself (yes - your hand will have more torque than this weak 6v screwdriver.) Think of this model as for light duty that's repetitive and you want speed. Its not for heavy duty work. A shame as I find most of my tasks for this screwdriver heavy duty. Comes with 2 bits (the usual cross and plain) but has no storage compartment or spot on body to store them. One thing you'll learn is any bits not stored on the unit will get lost. They should have molded frame to hold the 1 tiny bit that's not being used. Also the head is NOT magnetic. A real shame when you need help to hold onto the screw. No variable speed. Its ONE button that has 1 setting - on. Press it hard or gentley and will not change speeds. A real shame. It runs off 4x AA batteries. As a rough rule, the higher the volts, the more torque it generates. 6v is exceptionally low as most units are 12volts and up. (Most drills on Amazon don't even start any lower than 12 volts. Black and Decker's manual doesn't suggest rechargeable batteries as they tend to run slightly under voltage (means unit has less torque) You may not notice the RPM decrease but that half volt loss of power (when using rechargeable batteries) but it is very noticeable when you're using this at the edge of its ability.

Potente para ser de pilas.

With the right top piece I use this screwdriver to restring my guitars. Works like a charm, has the correct speed. Would buy it again anytime.

Cause i need vertical screw driver and i like it because you can separate the battery unit from it when you not need to use

Nice screwdriver. The packaging and product information says that it comes with 2 bits: 1 slotted and 1 philips, but i couldn't find it in the packaging, so minus 1 star.

Putting together a cabinet using manual screwdrivers, very hard on the hands. Bought this cordless screwdriver, works great, uses my Dewalt screwdriver bits from my drill. Love this, highly recommend. Amazon was the only store that had them available, price and delivery were excellent.